Early Years Specialist Teacher

The Children and Families Department takes a strengths‑based approach to working with children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this "Our Nottinghamshire Approach". We are seeking two Early Years Specialist Teachers to work closely with Private, Voluntary, Independent settings, Schools and Academies to promote high‑quality early education and childcare, raising attainment for vulnerable children and supporting early identification of SEND.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with early years providers to enhance educational practices.
• Support the early identification of children with SEND and enable providers to plan tailored interventions.
• Deliver training and guidance to staff in various settings.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of educational strategies on children's development.

Required Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• A minimum of 5 years post‑qualification experience in early years education, including classroom teaching.
• A solid understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and relevant educational policies.
• Experience working with children with SEND and implementing effective interventions.

Key Attributes

• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills to engage with children, families, and colleagues.
• Compassion: A genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable children and their families.
• Creativity: Innovative approaches to teaching and learning that inspire children.

Benefits

• A place to belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Professional development: Opportunities for continuous learning and growth.
• Work‑life balance: Term‑time working with occasional evenings and weekends.
• Supportive environment: A culture that prioritises well‑being and collaboration.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Nottinghamshire County Council strives to go beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. Under the Disability Confident scheme we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. A job share scheme is available for all full‑time posts (both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated). We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.